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New England Currents - Massachusetts Edition - Fall 2016
Election Day 2016:
The High Stakes Battle for Our Health and Environment
It’s hard to imagine a more urgent or starkly defined election season than this one. New England has many opportunities to stand with candidates who will lead the way in the fight for clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Clean Water Action is highlighting the key races that will strengthen the voice of our champions, bring in a new crop of enthusiastic leaders, and build the political power we need to win the battle for a healthier tomorrow throughout the region.
Our process is strictly non-partisan —
Michigan Currents - Fall 2016
US House Approves $170 million for Flint
In late September, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate voted in favor of $170 million investment in water infrastructure improvements, including replacement of lead service lines, in response to Flint’s water crisis. It has now been longer than a year since Gov. Snyder and the State of Michigan publicly recognized the Flint water crisis, and longer than two years since the city began drawing water from the Flint River without the proper corrosion controls in place to protect residents from lead in the distribution system.
It has not been
Chesapeake Currents - Maryland - Fall 2016
Maryland 2017 Legislative Preview
In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview:
Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, and